After the elders meeting on Monday, David Tarpley fell and hurt his back. He thought it was just a bad bruise, but a trip to the ER today revealed that he has two cracked ribs. The bad news is that he won't be able to work until he feels more comfortable; he also won't be able play the horn in an upcoming concert with the Trevecca orchestra. The good news is that there was no injury to the lung, so all he needs is pain medication and rest. Thank you for your prayers. We'll see if we can help with some of David and Sara's transportation needs over the next couple of weeks.
A note from Eli Rolón
Greetings Vine Street!
I wanted to share with you the news of my upcoming ordination. My time at Vine Street was definitely one of the most formative times of my continuing growth and development into ministry.
Of course, everyone is welcome to join me for this occasion in Denver. But, I do request that you join me in prayer as I prepare for this step in my ministry.
Grace and Peace,
Eli
Julie Ward
Julie Ward is a long-time friend of Larry Adams. She is seriously ill, and he asks that we remember her in our prayers.
Doris Snow
A note from Micah:
My sweet grandmother, Doris Snow, "Granny," passed away peacefully Monday afternoon. I'll miss her soft-spoken voice and her sweet demeanor. Heaven has indeed gained a gentle spirit today! Though I didn't get to see her as often as I would've liked, Granny was always keeping track of what my brother and I were up to. My family and I thank you for your thoughts and prayers during these past few weeks!
David Bell
David Bell, son of Wayne and Virginia Bell, has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. David and his wife live in Wyoming and David is currently undergoing chemo therapy. Thank you for your prayers for him and his family.
Sabra Hodnett
We offer prayers on behalf of Sabra Hodnett, Hope Hodnett's mom. Sabra is recovering from a recent surgery.
Margaret Netterville
We learned Margaret Netterville fell recently and broke her arm. We're grateful she's received care and is now back home. We pray for her comfort and healing.
Rev. Dr. Paul Parker
Linda Parker's brother, Paul Parker, died on September 15. He would have been 64 on September 28. We ask for prayers for Linda, Kennedy and Grant, and especially for Paul and Linda's father. The memorial service for Rev. Dr. Paul Parker will be on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at 3 p.m. at Virginia Beach Christian Church in Virginia Beach VA. Link to obituary
Lucas Cauthen
Lucas Cauthen is recovering from a stress fracture in his foot. We pray for his healing.
Will Carson
Please keep Will Carson in your prayers as he recovers from an injury sustained during a recent cross country practice.
Joe Keith
We're happy to share news that Joe Keith is doing well. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, his knee-replacement surgery actually happened on Monday. Yesterday, he was up twice--and thrilled that it felt good to do so. Rehab is set for later this week. He and Julia continue to be grateful for our prayers.
Welcome new members
Several people have joined the Vine Street Christian Church community recently. We are grateful to Hollie Johnson and her daughter, Samaya, and to Debra and Bill Cannon for their reaffirmation of faith and dedication to shared ministry. We pray that together we will grow closer to the ways of Christ.
Doris Snow
We pray for Doris Snow, the grandmother of Micah Snow. She has not been well again this week and it appears she has a limited time to live. We pray for her comfort and for her family’s peace.
Tuesday update
We connected recently with Shelton and Betty Pilkinton, who send greetings and ask for our continuing prayers.
Mary Ann Schellhardt sends her greetings to the Vine Street community, too, along with appreciation for our prayers.
And we pray for Joe Keith. He will have knee replacement surgery next week.
Family of O. David Cline
Betsy and David von Dohlen request prayers for the family of O. David Cline, who died Sept. 5 after a long illness. He is David's uncle.
Barbara Tallent and her family
Barbara Tallent's brother, Thomas Lee, died. He took his own life, recently. We pray remembering Thomas, and we pray for Barbara, her parents and siblings, and all who love Thomas.
Prayers for peace
A prayer request left for the Vine Street community asks that we pray for our brothers and sisters of Muslim faith, those who work for peace and justice: for solidarity with them; for wisdom and patience on their behalf as they experience racism.
Ted, Brian Berhow's friend
Brian Berhow asks that we keep his friend Ted in our prayers. Ted will have surgery later this week.
Doris Snow
Micah Snow asks that we keep his grandmother, Doris Snow, in our prayers. She has been in the hospital the past few days. Fluid has been collecting around her lungs and doctors are working to discover why. She's been recovering recently from cancer treatment, too. Micah says though her body is weak, her spirit remains strong.
James Foley
“The brutality of this act is itself evidence of an unspeakable evil that is rampant and inhuman. To the prayers that have been offered since his captivity almost two years ago, we now add our prayers for James’s eternal rest and, in Christ Jesus Our Lord, James’s future resurrection to eternal life. Our prayers also must accompany a sorrowful mother, a grieving father, a deeply pained family and countless friends who have kept vigil all this time. May we also pray for those who have embraced the way of darkness and death, that they may turn away from this terrible evil now and forever.”
–Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, Bishop of Manchester